Do you have a panic attack and can’t sleep? What is a panic attack? Those that have had a panic attack describe it as a highly intense sense of anxiety or worry which overcomes them for no particular reason. Having a panic attack can last up to 30 minutes and start with a feeling of defensive uneasiness which is a sign that one is imminent and often occurs during normal situations. My mother was just sitting at home when she had a panic attack and thought she was having a heart attack as she experienced nausea, shortness of breath, sweating and heart palpitations. These symptoms can create further panic which intensifies the attack. People can suffer from panic attacks differently by their intensity and duration as well as with people who have an underlying mental or physical condition to those that are perfectly fine. Read more »
Sleep Minerals 11
Fighting the war against insomnia and many side effects from prescription and over-the-counter medications, Nutrition Breakthroughs of Glendale California is providing a natural sleep aide supplement called Sleep Minerals 11. Sleep Minerals 11 combines calcium and magnesium two fast absorbing minerals known for helping those relax so you can fall asleep easy. In the last few years a report from the National Sleep Foundation found that insomnia rates increased in America from 51% to 64% in the last few years due to loss in jobs, loss in retirement and not being able to pay your bills. Read more »
Easier Sleep
There are two ways you can reset you sleep-wake cycle for easier sleep. According to a study from the Harvard Medical School, not eating for 12-16 hours regulates our circadian rhythm and can especially help those that work late shifts or suffer from jet lag. Scientist have found a “food clock” that takes over when we are hungry and overrides our main clock by fooling it into thinking it is a new day. How does this work? Read more »
45 Easy Sleeping Techniques
You might have seen or even tried some of these 45 easy sleeping techniques before, but check out the list there may be something that will open your eyes to a new way to fall asleep at night. 1. Go to the doctor. If you are suffering from insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea or severe sleep [...] Read more »
Techniques for Bedtime Separation Anxiety
In most homes infants sleep in their parents room especially if they are breast fed. This is convenient for both mommy and baby and generally will continue until the child sleeps through the night. Separation anxiety usually occurs when the child is in their own room or even in a bedroom they share with other siblings. A panic response arises out of a feeling that they are not safe as parents are considered their protectors and separation from them heightens the child’s nighttime fears of abandonment. What can parents do?........... Read more »
Can’t Sleep Heart Trouble
If you can’t sleep due to heart trouble it may be may be caused by the following conditions; anxiety, illness, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, an arrythmia, hyperthyroidism, heart failure and congestive heart failure. A new study found that heart failure and coronary heart disease in middle-aged and older men is linked to obstructive sleep apnea. When men suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) they are 58% more likely to develop heart trouble over eight years compared to those without OSA. The study at Boston University School of medicine monitored 1927 men and 2495 women over 40 years of age. All participants were free of heart disease at the start of the study. Read more »
I Really Need to Sleep but I Can’t Fall Asleep
My sister Rose knows that those who have a hard time falling asleep are often stressed, anxious, in physical pain, sick or experiencing trauma, emotional hardship or changes in one’s lifestyle (like a new home or living in a dorm room). Cures for these causes might mean changing old habits so your mind and body can readjust to its original sleep/wake cycle. Trying to find a solution or breaking bad habits to correct your sleep problem may take time and experimenting with a few methods before you find one that works for you. Other than taking sleep medication, which can be addictive, look at these guidelines that are a natural approach to a sleep easy. Read more »
Hypnosis for Sleep
Every once in awhile we need a little help to fall asleep due to stress related issues, whether it is about work, family or our bank account. Self-hypnosis can work to keep your mind occupied while it lowers your heart rate and allows you to become drowsy, if not put you to sleep. There are many hypnosis CD’s and hypnosis videos on the market. Read more »